AWC Launches New Entrepreneurial College
May 18, 2023Program creates improved education and training pathways for students and a more reliable pipeline of talent for employers
Yuma, AZ (May 18, 2023) – To meet a growing demand for an evolving entrepreneurial and workforce-based industry, Arizona Western College will be adding what it has been referring to as a “Second Pillar” to its services, officially titled the Entrepreneurial College.
AWC offering programs, assistance to connect dislocated workers to jobs
April 25, 2023Yuma, AZ (April 25, 2023) – Individuals whose employment has been negatively impacted by the pandemic now have access to skills training, career pathways, and job opportunities through the Arizona QUEST Program.
As part of the Arizona Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) initiative, Arizona Western College is delivering on the needs of its communities through workforce development and partnerships.
Small Business Development Center celebrates renovations with ribbon-cutting ceremony
November 30, 2022Yuma, AZ (November 30, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center was recently renovated to better serve entrepreneurial clients in Yuma and La Paz counties.
Changes to the facility were unveiled to the public during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 17.
AWC breaks ground on long-awaited science lab at San Luis Learning Center
August 30, 2021Classroom space to provide students with more opportunities in South Yuma County
Yuma, AZ (August 30, 2021) – On Monday morning, Arizona Western College celebrated the beginning of construction on a much-anticipated Science Lab at the San Luis Learning Center.
Arizona Western College partners to train skilled workers
July 23, 2020Contact:
Reetika Dhawan
Associate Vice President for Workforce Development and Career & Technical Education
(928)344-7769
reetika.dhawan@azwestern.edu
AWC to hold ribbon cutting for Rosemary’s Kitchen for International Students
January 16, 2020Yuma, AZ (January 16, 2020) – International students at Arizona Western College now have the opportunity to utilize the culinary kitchen to prepare a meal from their home country through a new partnership with the Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts program.
Since cooking is not allowed in the residence halls, Rosemary Harrison spoke during the Horizon Symposium in November to bring forward the idea of having a space available for international students to get a sense of home through their cooking.
National Science Foundation awards almost $600K for SFAz+8 CXM Project
June 13, 2019Arizona Western College faculty to participate in rural community college math collaborative
Yuma, AZ (June 13, 2019) – The National Science Foundation recently awarded a $599,929 grant to the Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University (SFAz STEM) to support an Advanced Technological Education Project, entitled: Impact of System-Wide Contextualization of Math in SFAz+8 Rural Arizona Colleges on Producing More Qualified Technicians (SFAz+8 CXM).
“Build Your Future” during AWC open house
March 13, 2019Yuma, AZ (March 13, 2019) – Interested in attending Arizona Western College or starting a new career path?
The community is invited to the Build Your Future Open House on Wednesday, March 20, to come out and see what certificate and degree programs the college has to offer, meet associated clubs, interact with simulation labs, talk to educational leaders, and meet industry professionals.
The open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 3C Building and Breezeway, located on the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
Former student shares Public Safety Dispatcher Academy experience
January 24, 2019AWC now accepting applications for late-start program until Feb. 15 deadline
Yuma, AZ (January 24, 2019) – Before becoming a dispatcher, Shanell Hernandez had the impression that the job only entailed answering 911 calls. She quickly learned that the position involved so much more than just picking up the phone.
“It’s not just taking calls, you’re actually helping people over the phone,” said Hernandez. “You’re like a first responder in a way, because when someone calls 911, you’re technically the first responder until law enforcement arrives on scene.”
High school students can earn AWC Carpentry Certificate through pilot program
January 15, 2019Yuma, AZ (January 15, 2019) – Students now have the opportunity to obtain their Arizona Western College Occupational Certificate in Basic Carpentry while still in high school.
The final two courses necessary to earn the certification – Blueprint Reading for Construction and Concrete and Concrete Form Systems – are being offered to construction students at Kofa High School through an AWC pilot program. Students have previously had an opportunity to complete the first three dual-credit courses needed for the certification as well.